Environmental protection is firmly anchored at WINDHOFF. Our certified environmental management system in accordance with ISO 14001 sets clear and ambitious goals that we are continuously developing. All our employees and partners are involved and actively committed to our environmental goals. Find out more about our principles and our commitment to a sustainable future here.
At WINDHOFF, we consider the protection of the environment and the careful use of resources to be an essential part of our actions. Our aim is to manufacture products in an economical and environmentally friendly way. As part of our environmental management system, we attach particular importance to the following aspects:
- Environmentally friendly design
Development of energy-efficient and recyclable products.
- Waste avoidance and recycling
Avoiding waste and promoting recycling.
- Sustainable product procurement
Selection of materials and products with ecological aspects in mind.
- CO2 balance of our company
Continuous checks and adjustments to improve the carbon footprint.
- Environmentally friendly storage and disposal
Safe storage and environmentally friendly disposal of materials.
- Avoidance of soiling
Minimisation of emissions and environmental pollution.
- Conservation of materials
Efficient and economical use of materials.
- Use of renewable energies
Promotion and utilisation of renewable energy sources.
- Energy saving
Measures to reduce energy consumption.
We focus on proactive risk minimisation in the environmental area. Relevant risks are regularly identified and assessed in order to develop and implement targeted measures. Emergency preparedness measures are documented and regulated in corresponding emergency plans so that we can react quickly and effectively in the event of an emergency.
The fulfilment of all relevant legal requirements and additional requirements is a matter of course for us. These standards are regularly reviewed and updated to ensure that they are integrated into our environmental management system and support our sustainability goals.
Our aim is to continuously develop our environmental management system in order to make our processes more sustainable.
Windhoff has achieved silver in the EcoVadis sustainability ranking, placing it in the top 15% of companies assessed. The EcoVadis rating covers a variety of non-financial management systems, including environment, labour and human rights, ethics and sustainable procurement.
The silver ranking demonstrates Windhoff's commitment to sustainable and responsible behaviour, which is continuously reviewed and improved to meet the highest standards.
The heating system was included in the construction of Halls 3 and 4 from the outset. For reasons of energy efficiency, the halls were equipped with concrete core activation, which is operated by heat pumps. This technology utilises solid concrete ceilings to store heat and cooling and offers several advantages:
Energy-efficient cooling in summer: passive cooling is economical and environmentally friendly.
Lower heating and cooling output: The system works more efficiently than conventional systems.
Time-delayed effect: Concrete core activation utilises the slow, time-delayed heat storage of concrete.
Some of our cardboard packaging is recycled into packaging padding in a workshop for people with disabilities.
This initiative both reduces our waste and provides employment opportunities for disadvantaged people.
A solar system with a peak output of 100 kW/h has been installed on our new assembly hall.
This system covers around 12% of our total electricity consumption and therefore makes a significant contribution to reducing our CO2 footprint.
At Windhoff, we regularly have our management system certified and thus ensure that the requirements of international standards, industry-specific specifications and technical regulations are met.
- ISO 9001, Quality management
- IRIS Rev.04 ( ISO 22163) , Performance Level: Bronze
- ISO 14001, Environmental management system
- SCC, SGU-Managementsystem
- RISQS, Railway Industry Supplier Qualification Scheme
- ISO 3834-2 (Welding certificate)
- EN 15085-2, CL1, field of activity D,P,M,S (Welding of rail vehicles)
- EN 1090-2, EXC3, (Welding certificate)
- Conformity of factory production control up to EXC3 in accordance with EN 1090-2
- DIN EN 17460 (Bonding of rail vehicles and vehicle parts)
- HPQ nach DBS 918005 (EXC3 DB)
If you have any questions about our certificates or our environmental policy, please do not hesitate to contact us.
